Learning Objectives:
When you have finished this lesson you can:
● Order something to drink at a cafe
● Order food at a cafe
● Ask for the bill
Learning Objectives:
When you have finished this lesson you can:
● Order something to drink at a cafe
● Order food at a cafe
● Ask for the bill
Patrick and Pedro are sitting at the cafe and wish to order food. Try to note the names of the items they order and the way Patrick and Pedro are talking to the waiter.
Patrick and Pedro are sitting at the cafe and wish to order food. Try to note the names of the items they order and the way Patrick and Pedro are talking to the waiter.
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Bocadillo de queso y agua con gas (Cheese sandwich and sparkling water) | |
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Bocadillo de jamón y agua (Ham sandwich and water) |
In Spain it is usually only visitors who order their coffee as a Cappuccino, an Espresso, or a Latte Macchiato, If you want to feel like a local, there are four basic types of coffee which you should know:
1. “Café solo” (only coffee) is the equivalent of the Italian “Espresso”.
2. “Café con leche” (Coffee with milk): 50% “Café solo” and 50% milk.
3. “Cortado” is a “Café solo” (Espresso) with a little bit of milk.
4. “Carajillo” is coffee with brandy, whisky, anisette, or rum.
Although, if you don’t fancy any of the above,
you can always order, “Café Americano” which is known as a "Black Coffee" in Northern Europe. It contains more water and is therefore weaker than a “Café solo” .
In Spain it is usually only visitors who order their coffee as a Cappuccino, an Espresso, or a Latte Macchiato, If you want to feel like a local, there are four basic types of coffee which you should know:
1. “Café solo” (only coffee) is the equivalent of the Italian “Espresso”.
2. “Café con leche” (Coffee with milk): 50% “Café solo” and 50% milk.
3. “Cortado” is a “Café solo” (Espresso) with a little bit of milk.
4. “Carajillo” is coffee with brandy, whisky, anisette, or rum.
Although, if you don’t fancy any of the above,
you can always order, “Café Americano” which is known as a "Black Coffee" in Northern Europe. It contains more water and is therefore weaker than a “Café solo” .
When you order something at a
cafe or restaurant, it is courteous to say I would like to ask for, followed by
your order. Listen the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
When you order something at a
cafe or restaurant, it is courteous to say I would like to ask for, followed by
your order. Listen the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat.
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Wrong |
Listen to the audio carefully and answer the question.
Listen to the audio carefully and answer the question.
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Café con leche | |
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Cortado | |
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Café Americano | |
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Café solo |
Listen the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
Listen the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
Order a beer
Order a beer
Order a coffee with milk:
Order a coffee with milk:
Listen to the audio carefully and answer the question.
Listen to the audio carefully and answer the question.
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Ham sandwich (bocadillo de jamón) | |
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Patatas bravas (Spicy potatoes) | |
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Ensalada sin cebolla (salad without onion) | |
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Cheese sandwich (bocadillo de queso) |
At a “Cafeteria”, “Bar” and a “Restaurante” you can pay at the counter or at the table, often if you are in a rush you can go to the counter to pay quickly rather than waiting for the waiter. At a “Cafeteria” and a “Bar” it is possible to order on the counter and from the table, however in a “Restaurante” the waiter comes to the table to take the order.
What’s the difference between “Cafeteria”, “Bar” and a “Restaurante”?
- A “Bar” only offers drinks, snacks and the well-known “tapas”.
- A “Cafeteria” offers drinks, snacks, “tapas”, cold food like sandwiches, salads, and sometimes a daily menu.
- At a “Restaurante”, you can find same as above but it is usually a large menu with elaborated meals.
The usual tip in Spain at a Restaurant is between 5 and 10% of the bill.
At a “Cafeteria”, “Bar” and a “Restaurante” you can pay at the counter or at the table, often if you are in a rush you can go to the counter to pay quickly rather than waiting for the waiter. At a “Cafeteria” and a “Bar” it is possible to order on the counter and from the table, however in a “Restaurante” the waiter comes to the table to take the order.
What’s the difference between “Cafeteria”, “Bar” and a “Restaurante”?
- A “Bar” only offers drinks, snacks and the well-known “tapas”.
- A “Cafeteria” offers drinks, snacks, “tapas”, cold food like sandwiches, salads, and sometimes a daily menu.
- At a “Restaurante”, you can find same as above but it is usually a large menu with elaborated meals.
The usual tip in Spain at a Restaurant is between 5 and 10% of the bill.
Next, we will look at the different articles you can in the Spanish language.
Next, we will look at the different articles you can in the Spanish language.
Spanish has 4 indefinite articles depending on the gender and the number of the noun. Indefinite articles are used when you are referring to a general concept or any member of a group.
Spanish has 4 indefinite articles depending on the gender and the number of the noun. Indefinite articles are used when you are referring to a general concept or any member of a group.